The destruction of Little Burgundy
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Look closely at the image.
Think of three thoughts or ideas that you have about what you see.
Create two questions to determine what you would like to know more about based on what you see.
Create one metaphor or simile that reflects what you see.
LOOK
Look closely at the image.
Identify the different perspectives and explore one further by completing the following sentence: I am thinking of (name the event or issue represented in the photo) from the point of view of . . .
Explain why you chose to explore this perspective by completing this sentence: I think . . . (describe the event or issue from your viewpoint) . . . because (explain your reasoning).
Identify a question or concern that you have and complete the following sentence: A question or concern I have from this viewpoint is . . .
Choose another perspective and complete the sentence starters again to explore another point of view.
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Date circa 1967
Materials - Photograph
Historical Context
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- This is a photograph showing a Montréal city official marking a home for destruction. A Black man is seen sitting at a kitchen table, ignored by the agent but unmoved in his position.
- Mayor Jean Drapeau decided that, in preparation for Expo 67: Man and His World, the city would destroy and rebuild Little Burgundy’s residential community.
- The government sent notices to all affected residents that stated that they had to move by September 1, 1967.
- The city used bulldozers to demolish units and buildings and built the Ville-Marie Expressway through what remained of the community.
- City officials entered homes to mark them for destruction without regard for those living there.
This is a photograph showing a Montréal city official marking a home for destruction. A Black man is seen sitting at a kitchen table, ignored by the agent but unmoved in his position.
Montréal Mayor Jean Drapeau and his administration decided that, in preparation for the international festival Expo 67: Man and His World, the city would destroy and rebuild Little Burgundy’s residential community.
The government sent notices to all affected residents that stated: “You must vacate the premises you are now occupying with all your movable effects. On September 1st, 1967, or before that date, if you so wish.”
In line with this time frame, the city used bulldozers to demolish units and buildings. In 1970, the city went further and built the Ville-Marie Expressway through what remained of the community.
Ninety percent of Black residents were displaced, scattering the community’s population.
As the photograph shows, city officials entered homes to mark them for destruction without regard for those living there.
This is a photograph showing a Montréal city official marking a home for destruction. A Black man is seen sitting at a kitchen table, ignored by the agent but unmoved in his position.
As reported by a Montréal news agency, Mayor Jean Drapeau and his administration decided that, in preparation for the international festival Expo 67: Man and His World, “a vast plan of urban renewal in a neighbourhood of 14,000 residents called Little Burgundy” would take place.
The government sent “Re-expropriation and Prior Possession” notices to all affected residents. These stated: “You must vacate the premises you are now occupying with all your movable effects. On September 1st, 1967, or before that date, if you so wish.”
In line with this time frame, the city used bulldozers to demolish units and buildings to create newer, low-cost rental units.
The destruction of the community was eventually ensured in 1970 when the city built the Ville-Marie Expressway, which ran through what remained of Little Burgundy.
Ninety percent of Little Burgundy’s Black residents were displaced, scattering and often marginalizing the community’s population.
- This is a photograph showing a Montréal city official marking a home for destruction. A Black man is seen sitting at a kitchen table, ignored by the agent but unmoved in his position.
- Mayor Jean Drapeau decided that, in preparation for Expo 67: Man and His World, the city would destroy and rebuild Little Burgundy’s residential community.
- The government sent notices to all affected residents that stated that they had to move by September 1, 1967.
- The city used bulldozers to demolish units and buildings and built the Ville-Marie Expressway through what remained of the community.
- City officials entered homes to mark them for destruction without regard for those living there.
This is a photograph showing a Montréal city official marking a home for destruction. A Black man is seen sitting at a kitchen table, ignored by the agent but unmoved in his position.
Montréal Mayor Jean Drapeau and his administration decided that, in preparation for the international festival Expo 67: Man and His World, the city would destroy and rebuild Little Burgundy’s residential community.
The government sent notices to all affected residents that stated: “You must vacate the premises you are now occupying with all your movable effects. On September 1st, 1967, or before that date, if you so wish.”
In line with this time frame, the city used bulldozers to demolish units and buildings. In 1970, the city went further and built the Ville-Marie Expressway through what remained of the community.
Ninety percent of Black residents were displaced, scattering the community’s population.
As the photograph shows, city officials entered homes to mark them for destruction without regard for those living there.
This is a photograph showing a Montréal city official marking a home for destruction. A Black man is seen sitting at a kitchen table, ignored by the agent but unmoved in his position.
As reported by a Montréal news agency, Mayor Jean Drapeau and his administration decided that, in preparation for the international festival Expo 67: Man and His World, “a vast plan of urban renewal in a neighbourhood of 14,000 residents called Little Burgundy” would take place.
The government sent “Re-expropriation and Prior Possession” notices to all affected residents. These stated: “You must vacate the premises you are now occupying with all your movable effects. On September 1st, 1967, or before that date, if you so wish.”
In line with this time frame, the city used bulldozers to demolish units and buildings to create newer, low-cost rental units.
The destruction of the community was eventually ensured in 1970 when the city built the Ville-Marie Expressway, which ran through what remained of Little Burgundy.
Ninety percent of Little Burgundy’s Black residents were displaced, scattering and often marginalizing the community’s population.
Summary
- This is a photograph showing a Montréal city official marking a home for destruction. A Black man is seen sitting at a kitchen table, ignored by the agent but unmoved in his position.
- Mayor Jean Drapeau decided that, in preparation for Expo 67: Man and His World, the city would destroy and rebuild Little Burgundy’s residential community.
- The government sent notices to all affected residents that stated that they had to move by September 1, 1967.
- The city used bulldozers to demolish units and buildings and built the Ville-Marie Expressway through what remained of the community.
- City officials entered homes to mark them for destruction without regard for those living there.
Essential
This is a photograph showing a Montréal city official marking a home for destruction. A Black man is seen sitting at a kitchen table, ignored by the agent but unmoved in his position.
Montréal Mayor Jean Drapeau and his administration decided that, in preparation for the international festival Expo 67: Man and His World, the city would destroy and rebuild Little Burgundy’s residential community.
The government sent notices to all affected residents that stated: “You must vacate the premises you are now occupying with all your movable effects. On September 1st, 1967, or before that date, if you so wish.”
In line with this time frame, the city used bulldozers to demolish units and buildings. In 1970, the city went further and built the Ville-Marie Expressway through what remained of the community.
Ninety percent of Black residents were displaced, scattering the community’s population.
As the photograph shows, city officials entered homes to mark them for destruction without regard for those living there.
In-Depth
This is a photograph showing a Montréal city official marking a home for destruction. A Black man is seen sitting at a kitchen table, ignored by the agent but unmoved in his position.
As reported by a Montréal news agency, Mayor Jean Drapeau and his administration decided that, in preparation for the international festival Expo 67: Man and His World, “a vast plan of urban renewal in a neighbourhood of 14,000 residents called Little Burgundy” would take place.
The government sent “Re-expropriation and Prior Possession” notices to all affected residents. These stated: “You must vacate the premises you are now occupying with all your movable effects. On September 1st, 1967, or before that date, if you so wish.”
In line with this time frame, the city used bulldozers to demolish units and buildings to create newer, low-cost rental units.
The destruction of the community was eventually ensured in 1970 when the city built the Ville-Marie Expressway, which ran through what remained of Little Burgundy.
Ninety percent of Little Burgundy’s Black residents were displaced, scattering and often marginalizing the community’s population.